• On the hike, sea turtles are a common sight in the ocean in the distance.
• Waves strike the cliffs and shoot water in the air like a blowhole. A once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. (The height of the splash depends on the conditions.)
• The tide pool's water is crystal clear. You'll be alone because this spot is so unknown. You control how long we stay there.
• The pool has unique snails called “opihi”, spaghetti worms, pink algae, seaweed, and cool rocks.
• 10 minutes of the hike take place in the jungle while 20-30 minutes take place on the coast.

My name is Josh. I'm 33 years old. I have a wide range of knowledge about Hawaii, with an emphasis on fruit trees and tide pool biology (especially echinoderms). I've lived off-grid in the jungles of Big Island since 2018. I'm very good at adapting to the energy of the group, knowing when to give you space and when to be more hands-on and informational. When I'm not doing tours, I spend my time making music or reading. I was a philosophy major in college, so I'm very interested in new ideas, which I love sharing with my groups.

The hike is comprised of jungle, boulder fields, and jagged lava fields/hills. Parts of the hike are rugged with uneven/loose rocks. Some sections require scrambling. A few sections require you to ascend/descend a small hill of solid lava rock. There's always a place to put your feet/hands & the lava is stable. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 7. The exact lower age cut-off depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cut-off or fitness requirement, although this experience is most ideal for adventurous people who enjoy physical activity.

While the tide pool is often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming.

There are no ticks and very few bugs or mosquitoes.